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Friday, July 15, 2011
Climbing in the High Sierra
Tioga Pass is open. Summer is in full swing in the Sierra and there are a ton of great routes to go out and climb. Tuolumne Meadows hosts a ton of classic moderate routes. From the 5.7 Matthes Crest Traverse to the popular Cathedral Peak, there is a little bit of Sierra adventure for every skill level.
Check out this home video of some climbers on Cathedral Peak.
On the eastern side of the Sierra, near Bridgeport, is the Incredible Hulk. The large granite formation hosts a slew of great rock climbs including the Red Dihedral (5.10b), the Astrohulk (5.11) and the Venturi Effect (5.12). For harder climbing in the Sierra, the Hulk is the spot. Check out this video of Kate Rutherford and Brittany Griffith trying the Venturi Effect.
When heading out to the mountains to get tradical, make sure you're prepared. Bring sunscreen and lots of water to combat the high altitude sun. Stop by your nearest Touchstone gym to pick up some new lightweight climbing gear, like Black Diamond Camalots and Neutrino carabiners to keep your pack a little bit lighter.
Check out this home video of some climbers on Cathedral Peak.
On the eastern side of the Sierra, near Bridgeport, is the Incredible Hulk. The large granite formation hosts a slew of great rock climbs including the Red Dihedral (5.10b), the Astrohulk (5.11) and the Venturi Effect (5.12). For harder climbing in the Sierra, the Hulk is the spot. Check out this video of Kate Rutherford and Brittany Griffith trying the Venturi Effect.
BD athletes Kate Rutherford and Brittany Griffith attempt Venturi Effect (IV 5.12) on the Incredible Hulk, High Sierras, CA from Black Diamond Equipment on Vimeo.
When heading out to the mountains to get tradical, make sure you're prepared. Bring sunscreen and lots of water to combat the high altitude sun. Stop by your nearest Touchstone gym to pick up some new lightweight climbing gear, like Black Diamond Camalots and Neutrino carabiners to keep your pack a little bit lighter.
Labels: Cathedral Peak, Incredible Hulk, Sierra Nevada
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sierra Rock Climbing
Located near the town of Bridgeport is a huge formation of unbelievable High Sierra granite. With classic routes like The Red Dihedral (5.10b and pictured), Positive Vibrations (5.11a), and Sunspot Dihedral (5.11b), the Incredible Hulk serves as one of the best climbing areas in the Sierras.
Long time Sierra master, Peter Croft, and fellow alpinist and hardman, Conrad Anker, made the first free ascent of Solar Flare, a difficult 5.12+ route on the Incredible Hulk. The route follows the left side of the formation, moving through the obvious golden arete below the ridge line. Below is an excellent video about their ascent.
Long time Sierra master, Peter Croft, and fellow alpinist and hardman, Conrad Anker, made the first free ascent of Solar Flare, a difficult 5.12+ route on the Incredible Hulk. The route follows the left side of the formation, moving through the obvious golden arete below the ridge line. Below is an excellent video about their ascent.
The Incredible Hulk - Solar Flare from Jeffery Morse on Vimeo.
Labels: Incredible Hulk, Peter Croft, Solar Flare
¶ Thursday, July 30, 2009 2 Comments
